DFER DC Commits to Collaborating with Election Winners to Address Educational Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cesar Toledo, Cesar@dfer.org
Washington, DC (June 10, 2024) — Today, Jessica Giles, executive director of DFER DC, issued the following statement:
“Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto and U.S Rep. Dr. Adeoye “Oye” Owolewa on their successful re-election. We also offer a special congratulations to Wendell Felder, who will build on Councilmember Vince Gray’s legacy of fighting for the needs of Ward 7’s children and families. Thank you to all candidates who ran for office in this Democratic primary, particularly Veda Rasheed.
Additionally, we congratulate all other candidates for securing the Democratic Primary nomination:
President Joe Biden
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
At-Large Councilmember Robert White
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George
Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White
Ankit Jain for U.S. Senate
We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working hand-in-hand with each leader to address our students’ urgent needs. Working together, we can and must put all students first by improving literacy and math outcomes, increasing student attendance, expanding pathways to college and high-wage careers, and protecting funding equity.
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About Democrats for Education Reform DC
Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) is the District’s leading political organization building a pipeline of Education Reform Champions who are committed to ensuring our public education system justly and equitably serves all students. Learn more at www.dferdc.org.
